Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum versus Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant .
Last updated on September 12, 2023. Published on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Ingredient Info
Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
Water • Butylene Glycol • Methylpropanediol • Salicylic Acid • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Triethanolamine • Allantoin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Tetrasodium EDTA • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Panthenol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Sorbic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 3.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolFyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 2.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidFyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 4.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 5.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
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Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
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Fyne BHA Clarifying Serum 21 ingredients
Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Gel Exfoliant 13 ingredients
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